Community Impact Committee Members

Being a woman in recovery, Megan has found her purpose and passion in helping others find their own way. Having struggled for years to find and sustain recovery, Megan has been blessed with the ability to connect and relate to others in a special way. Megan is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Peer Support Specialist Facilitator, using her experience as a Peer Support Specialist to equip others with the tools and knowledge to become Certified Peer Support Specialists. She is an advocate for reducing the stigma associated with substance use disorder, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), and justice-involved individuals.

Dane Mullis, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to advancing health equity for individuals impacted by substance use disorders. With over eight years of experience across clinical, community-based, and advocacy settings, Dane brings a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to care—meeting individuals where they are while actively challenging the systems that marginalize them.
Dane currently serves as an Advocate with Disability Rights North Carolina, where he works at the intersection of direct support and systemic reform. His areas of focus include expanding access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in carceral settings, addressing healthcare discrimination against people with substance use disorders, and shaping state and federal policy through a social work lens grounded in dignity, evidence-based practice, and human rights.

Jeff Walker is a person in long-term recovery, which for him means living a full life without the use of drugs or alcohol. He is also formerly incarcerated and has navigated multiple points in the sequential intercept model. Today, Jeff uses his lived experience to support and empower others facing similar challenges.
He currently serves as the Programs Director at Wilkes Recovery Revolution, Inc., an accredited Recovery Community Organization based in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Jeff oversees 11 programs that form a robust recovery ecosystem meeting individuals wherever they are on their recovery journey. These programs include the R3 Recovery Center, Phases Transitional Housing, Wilkes Harm Reduction Collective and Mobile Recovery Health Unit, Project HOW/Recovery Friendly NC, Wilkes Fresh Mobile Market, Fresh Start Farm, Revolution Thrift Store, Hope Warriors, Wilkes Quick Response Team, 24-Hour Warm Line, Wilkes Post Overdose Response Team and there newest program Cameron Ridge Treatment Center Together, they provide housing, harm reduction services, naloxone access, employment support, transportation, crisis response, community education and Clinical Treatment services.

Billie Alexander Avery is the Program Director of Morse Clinic of North Raleigh with extensive experience in the field of substance use prevention, treatment and program development. Billie has maintained a passion for quality client care and a focus on making services accessible to those who need them the most and have the greatest difficulty in accessing them. Billie has spent her professional career in efforts to educate, mentor and develop competent clinical professionals. Recent efforts have focused on ensuring that clients continue to receive their treatment even when they are incarcerated or receiving medical care.

Kaylynn Bui, BSPH, MSED Candidate, CHES®. I’m a public health professional with a strong focus on harm reduction, stigma reduction, and community engagement. I currently serve as the Special Projects Coordinator at the Pitt County Coalition on Substance Use, where I work to expand access to resources, promote evidence-based strategies, and create safe spaces for open conversations around substance use and mental health. I’m also pursuing my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling which allows me to deepen my commitment to breaking down stigma and improving access to care. I’m passionate about empowering communities through education, collaboration, and advocacy to help build healthier, more resilient futures.

DaQuanta Copeland is the Community Engagement Coordinator for Wake County Government’s Housing Affordability & Community Revitalization Department. With over 28 years of experience in advocacy and organizing, DaQuanta has established herself as a trusted community leader. Her deep commitment to community is reflected in her ability to drive measurable outcomes and lead initiatives that address substance use disorder, housing insecurity, maternal and infant mortality, and social and economic disparities. DaQuanta is also a proud mother of two and grandmother of three.

Joshua Torbich is the Chief Executive Officer of Christian Recovery Centers, Inc., a leading faith-based organization serving individuals impacted by addiction. He also serves as Chairman of the Brunswick County Mental Health and Addiction Commission, where he leads collaborative efforts to address these issues at the community level. Nationally, he holds the position of President for the Bluegrass District of Citygate Network, a prominent association of life transformation ministries. Josh holds a Master’s degree in Education, with a concentration in Business Management and Christian Leadership. Driven by vision and compassion, Josh has played a pivotal role in transforming Christian Recovery Centers, Inc. into a vital resource across the Carolinas.
His innovative approach to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment—integrating the strengths of faith and science—has helped thousands move from suffering to holistic well-being.

April Black was first impacted by substance use disorder as a child, growing up in a home where substances were present and spending time in foster care. That experience motivated her to earn a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and devote nearly two decades to social services, serving in both child welfare and adult protective services at the county and state level.
Her mission deepened when she lost her firstborn daughter, Genesis “Lana” Love, at age 22 to fentanyl poisoning. Out of her grief came an unshakable resolve to transform pain into purpose—fighting stigma, amplifying unheard voices, and affirming that every life holds value.
April credits her faith in Jesus Christ as the foundation of her life and ministry, carrying forward the truth that we overcome through God’s grace and by boldly sharing our stories.